Panasonic, which makes Leica lenses, has announced two new interchangeable lenses designed especially for DSLR cameras that comply with the Four Thirds standard. Shown above, these Panasonic lenses are the LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH, left, and the LEICA D SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 ASPH. The Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 lens has a 35mm equivalent FOV of 28-100mm. Panasonic …
Monthly Archives: October 2006
Olympus: Wood Is Beautiful
Olympus says it has found a way to compress wood so hard it becomes stronger than engineering plastics such as ABS and polycarbonate resins – so hard in fact that it’s strong enough to be used as casing for their camera. And that’s what they have shown at last week’s Photokina photo industry expo in …
Sigma Announces 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS Lens
Sigma has announced a new digital-only zoom lens: the 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS. It is capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto, and is designed with Sigma’s own unique Optical Stabilizer function. Two sensors inside the lens detect vertical and horizontal movement of the camera, which then compensate …
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Panasonic Backs Unesco World Heritage Sites
Panasonic is supporting the Unesco project OUR PLACE – The World’s Heritage, featuring photographs from the world’s most interesting sites. These World Heritage sites are judged by the World Heritage Committee to be of “outstanding universal value” and of immense importance to the World for their cultural and natural significance. Panasonic is backing the project …
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E025 Paul C Buff and the Alien Bees Ringflash ABR800
In this episode, Bill and Ed talk with Paul C Buff, owner of Alien Bees and White Lightning about his exciting new products.